2nd. Grade

FEBRUARY 2012 CURRICULUM CHART

104	Mr. Gelber	201	ggelber2@schools.nyc.gov
105	Mrs. Grossman	202	sgrossm5@schools.nyc.gov
203	Ms. Noll	203	tnoll@schools.nyc.gov
210	Mrs. Hyman/Mr. Dong	231	dhyman@schools.nyc.gov


Reading Workshop • Readers discuss story elements • Readers choose the most important parts of a biography • Readers will be able to compare and contrast the books about Ruby Bridges		Writing Workshop • Writers will be able to take notes as they learn about famous African Americans • Writers add details to their choice of great heroes • Writers revise and edit their work before publishing PUBLISH


The following topics will be discussed: • Will be able to identify coin combinations equal to 1 dollar • Will be able to estimate and measure time • Will be able to use the ‘look for a pattern’ strategy to solve problems Game Day		The topics to be discussed: • What are living and non living things?

The following topics will be discussed

• Debating the advantages/ disadvantages of living in a rural or urban community

The second grade teachers want to thank the parents for their continued support and cooperation. Reading with your child every night, makes a difference. Excitement is contagious. When you're excited, your child will be excited, Our goal this year is to inspire your children to love reading and love learning. Looking forward to a wonderful year!

Best wishes
The second grade teachers